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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.05, 390.20 and 105.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.05, 390.20 and 105.97 is: 159.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.05 : 390.20 = 105.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.05/390.20 = 105.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.05x = 390.20 × 105.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.05x = 41,350.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,350.31/260.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.01

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